Shanghai World Artificial Intelligence Conference Tickets

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, under the theme “Intelligent Partners, Co-creating the Future.” The event will feature three major exhibition zones and six core thematic sections. It will bring together more than 1,000 international guests and over 1,100 participating companies, showcasing more than 3,000 cutting-edge innovations. As a key global platform for AI exchange, collaboration, and governance, WAIC will comprehensively hig

Exhibition Value of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai

• A National-Level Benchmark for the AI Industry: Co-hosted by ten government departments, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, the conference has evolved over eight years into a premier global event in the field of artificial intelligence. In 2025, the exhibition space will exceed 70,000 square meters for the first time, bringing together more than 800 exhibiting companies and showcasing over 3,000 cutting-edge technologies, including more than 100 products making their “global debut” or “China premiere,” comprehensively demonstrating AI’s transformative journey from parameter-driven innovation to industrial application.
• A Global Hub for Top-Tier Intellectual Resources: The conference gathers over 1,500 leading experts from more than 70 countries and regions, including 12 recipients of prestigious international awards such as the Turing Award and the Nobel Prize, over 80 Chinese and foreign academicians, and representatives from numerous world-class research laboratories. This high-caliber lineup provides a rare platform for enterprises to connect with top-tier global resources and stay abreast of industry-leading trends.
• A Comprehensive Showcase of the Entire AI Industry Ecosystem: The exhibition area fully covers core domains such as large-scale models, AI chips, intelligent terminals, embodied robotics, and computing infrastructure. From industry leaders like Huawei’s Ascend AI ecosystem, Alibaba’s Qwen, and Tencent’s AI suite, to innovative startups such as Unitree Robotics, Zhiyuan Robotics, and Fourier Intelligence, as well as emerging computing power providers like Moxie and Suiyuan, the event presents a complete end-to-end AI ecosystem spanning from underlying hardware to advanced applications.
• An Engine for Transforming Industrial Applications: The conference highlights three key pillars—academic breakthroughs, the integration of software and hardware, and global governance. From last year’s “Eighteen Martial Arts Masters” demonstration to this year’s “Skill Stage” featuring robots performing delicate tasks such as peeling quail eggs and preparing oden, the event clearly illustrates technology’s transition from laboratory settings to real-world scenarios. At the 2025 edition, more than 300 procurement needs were announced on-site, with 225 early-stage startup projects invited to showcase and engage in discussions, resulting in projected intent-to-purchase commitments exceeding RMB 16 billion.
• Dual Empowerment through Policy and Capital: During the conference, the “Several Measures of Shanghai Municipality to Further Expand the Application of Artificial Intelligence” were unveiled, along with the issuance of RMB 600 million in computing power vouchers, RMB 300 million in model vouchers, and RMB 100 million in corpus vouchers. Additionally, the first phase of the Shanghai AI CVC Fund, totaling RMB 3 billion, was launched. A total of 32 projects were signed during the event, with combined investments reaching RMB 45 billion. Shanghai has established a capital framework centered around a national fund of RMB 60 billion and a municipal mother fund of RMB 22.5 billion, ensuring comprehensive financing support across all stages—from seed funding to maturity.
• A Pinnacle for Governance and Standardization: The conference released the “Global Action Plan for AI Governance,” the “Practical Guide to AI-Enabled Industry Application Governance,” and the “Joint Initiative for Co‑Creation and Sharing of Intelligent Agent Protocols,” among other significant outcomes. It also deepened international exchanges and cooperation in AI standardization, promoted the global dissemination of standards, and initiated pilot programs for translating national standards into foreign languages and facilitating international mutual translation, targeting ASEAN and BRICS nations.
• Innovation Incubation and Youth Empowerment: The conference features a dedicated Future Tech Innovation Incubation Zone, collaborating with investment firms such as Qiming Venture Partners to spotlight over 200 early-stage startups—both domestic and international—each founded within the past five years. By fostering a vibrant environment that combines youthful energy with academic rigor, the event hosts elite forums and thought-provoking symposiums, providing young innovators with an expanded platform for creative dialogue.